Discover how going plant-based for just 7 days can change your health for the better. Download 7 Days the Plant-Based Way.
Discover how going plant-based for just 7 days can change your health for the better. Download 7 Days the Plant-Based Way.
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There are many misconceptions floating around about plant-based eating so here is a quick definition that will hopefully clear the air. Eating plant-based simply means, lowering the amount of animal products you eat, for instance meats and dairy, and consuming a majority of foods from plants. There is no need to eliminate any food groups!
Eating plant-based looks different on each person, but the idea is to eat a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, herbs and grains each day and sprinkle in other foods throughout the week as you see fit such as salmon, eggs, and yogurt. Rest assure you can still eat cheese and bacon, you would simply aim to eat those types of food less often but of course you can leave room in your diet to still enjoy them. Okay now that you know you can still eat cheese and bacon and eat plant-based, are you on board?
When we fill our plates with a majority of plant foods there are endless benefits:
This list could go on and on…but the point is, eating plant-based is an extremely practical way to achieve better health!
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Okay, I will move on to this month’s recipe!
There is no such thing as “soup season” in my household. Soup is by far the easiest way to get in your veggie servings. I would say we have some kind of soup every week in my house. You can catch us eating chili on a ninety-nine degree summer day, which is something that we actually did this year while our air conditioner decided to stop working. That makes us sound insane typing that but I am all about transparency.
Before I continue, I have to ask the most controversial question. Is chili a soup? I feel like the jury is still out on this one but if I have offended you by putting chili in the “soup” category, my sincerest apologies. Anyway, this Sweet Potato Thai Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups! Not only is it quite possibly my favorite soup because of how delicious it is but it is also a nutritional powerhouse! The carrots, sweet potatoes and dark leafy greens from the kale (or spinach) are bringing you big boosts of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which help fight off all kinds of unwanted germs. Not to mention this soup is full of fiber and of course, it is very delicious. Did I already mention how tasty this soup is? I cannot say that enough! My favorite add ins are thin brown rice noodles (these provide extra fiber and protein), cilantro, chopped green onion and cayenne pepper flakes. The recipe calls for curry paste to add a very subtle spice. But you can omit this ingredient if you do not enjoy the “spice of life” vibe. And my favorite side to eat with this Sweet Potato Thai Soup is some warm naan bread. I am sure you are already salivating so I will let you quickly make your grocery list and head out to get the ingredients!
After you make this soup, let me know what you think and ENJOY!
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes
Peel and chop the carrots
Chop the onion and red bell pepper
Drizzle about 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil on the bottom of a large Dutch oven then add the sweet potatoes, carrots and onion, then mix
Turn oven to a medium-high heat, add in your liquids, cover your ingredients and allow to cook until sweet potatoes and carrots are tender
While that is cooking prepare your kale or spinach by chopping about 2 cups and set that aside, you can also slice your lime open at this time
When carrots and sweet potatoes are tender, add in juice from the lime, the full can of unsweetened coconut milk, your kale or spinach, red curry paste and salt to taste
Additional toppings and add ins:
Cilantro
Thin rice noodles
Green onion
Cayenne pepper flakes
Side of naan bread
*All ratios can be changed depending on your taste preferences or portion size
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